The Knutsford professional had to settle for a share of 15th place in the final event at West Lancs but was still 204 points clear of his nearest rival Simon Edwards.
Ironically, the former PGA Cup player from Wrexham club Clays has been coaching Maxwell during the past six months and even gave him a lesson a couple of weeks ago.
"He didn't try to give me wrong advice," laughed Maxwell. "I intend to continue helping him."
Maxwell, who has helped Sir Alex Ferguson and several past and present Manchester United stars to get to grips with the game, said: "I've struggled recently and lost some of my appetite but this victory is just the incentive I need to move on to greater things.
"I've been playing in the region since 1991 but never won one of the big events so one of those is my target for this season.
"Ideally, I'd like to win the MEN Manchester Open because it's on my doorstep but I'd be happy with any of the three other titles."
BRAMHALL and Styal member Zoe Evans and Reddish Vale's Abbie Cowlard are among five girls Cheshire have selected to player in the Matthew Brown Cup match with the Balearic Federation in Menorca next month.
WHITEFIELD rookie pro Nicky Harris finished a shot off the pace on the Tamsel Tour at Leasowe where Houghwood's Barry Taylor beat former Northenden pro Paul Wesselingh, from Kedleston Park, at the first extra hole.
ENGLAND player Rachel Connor, from Hopwood, joined forces with Ormskirk assistant pro Alison Gray and Royal Lytham junior Emily Taylor to clock up a winning 92 points at Fairhaven in the Lancs LGA team match.
MERSEYSIDE cabbies have signed up for a course at the PGA national golf academy Formby Hall to help them to cater for more than 230,000 visitors to the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in July.
CHESHIRE crushed Sandiway 15-3 the day after their match against North Wales at Upton was washed out following the foursomes.
BURY professional Gary Coope is looking for a trainee assistant. Call him on 0161 766 2213 if you're interested.
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